MAKING SENSE OF AUTISM

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Staci Neustadt

Nov 121 min read

Rethinking Social Communication:

How Simple Shifts Can Strengthen Your Connection with Autistic Individuals You know that trying to change autistic communication isn’t...

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Staci Neustadt

Nov 62 min read

Susan’s Journey to Self-Understanding & Advocacy

Imagine spending years trying to connect with the people around you, only to feel like you’re speaking a different language. Now, imagine...

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Finding the Balance: Compassion and Accountability in Supporting Autistic Children

Staci Neustadt

Oct 302 min read

Finding the Balance: Compassion and Accountability in Supporting Autistic Children

As caregivers, therapists, and educators, we often feel torn between compassion and setting firm boundaries when supporting autistic...

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Staci Neustadt

Oct 231 min read

Building on Autistic Strengths

As parents, therapists, and educators, it's easy to get caught up in what an autistic individual can’t do based on typical development...

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Staci Neustadt

Oct 161 min read

Why Saying "No" Can Lead to Meltdowns

........and What You Can Do Instead If you're working with or raising an autistic child, you've probably noticed how a simple "no" can...

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Staci Neustadt

Oct 91 min read

Honoring All Communication

Why AAC Isn’t Just a Backup: Honoring All Forms of Communication.. When we think of communication, many of us focus on spoken language....

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Staci Neustadt

Oct 21 min read

Beyond the Activity:

Connecting Autistic Learning to Real-World Goals As therapists, we often pour our energy into creating engaging and fun activities for...

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Staci Neustadt

Sep 251 min read

Bridging the Gap

Understanding Autistic Communication Differences and Misunderstandings Have you ever had a conversation where it felt like you and the...

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Exploring Motivation in Autistic Individuals

Staci Neustadt

Sep 182 min read

Exploring Motivation in Autistic Individuals

Susan often talks about how motivation is essential when it comes to supporting autistic individuals: identifying their motivation....

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Staci Neustadt

Sep 111 min read

The Missing Signal To Asking For Breaks

Have you ever wondered why some autistic individuals don’t ask for a break—even when they’re clearly overwhelmed? It’s not just about...

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Empowering Autistics: Making Decisions through Choices, Shared Control, and Problem-Solving

Staci Neustadt

Sep 41 min read

Empowering Autistics: Making Decisions through Choices, Shared Control, and Problem-Solving

Are you confident in the choices you offer your autistic clients, or do you find yourself second-guessing? Making decisions can be...

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Fishing for Friends: How to Use Special Interests to Build Meaningful Connections

Staci Neustadt

Aug 281 min read

Fishing for Friends: How to Use Special Interests to Build Meaningful Connections

Have you ever tried to connect with someone but ended up talking about something they clearly didn't care about? It's frustrating, right?...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Non-Verbal Communication in Autism

Staci Neustadt

Aug 211 min read

Unlocking the Secrets of Non-Verbal Communication in Autism

As a teacher or therapist, have you ever felt like you're missing something crucial when interacting with your autistic students or...

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Understanding Elopement in Autistic Children: Exploring the Why and How

Staci Neustadt

Aug 141 min read

Understanding Elopement in Autistic Children: Exploring the Why and How

Elopement, or the sudden act of running away, is a behavior that many parents and therapists with autistic children face. It's not just...

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Transform Your School Year: 2 Game-Changing Strategies for Success!

Staci Neustadt

Aug 81 min read

Transform Your School Year: 2 Game-Changing Strategies for Success!

Imagine starting the new school year with two simple strategies that could completely transform your classroom dynamics and make a world...

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Navigating Control: Understanding Demanding Autistic Kids

Staci Neustadt

Jul 312 min read

Navigating Control: Understanding Demanding Autistic Kids

Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents of autistic children and professionals find challenging: dealing with demanding...

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Understanding Transitions Through the Autistic Lens: Strategies for Support

Staci Neustadt

Jul 241 min read

Understanding Transitions Through the Autistic Lens: Strategies for Support

"When it comes to transition, if I have to shift from doing something like watching (visual) to language (listening/talking) because...

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Understanding Your Autistic Child: How Parental Expectations Impact Behavior

Staci Neustadt

Jul 171 min read

Understanding Your Autistic Child: How Parental Expectations Impact Behavior

As loving and caring parents, it's natural to feel upset and frustrated when challenging behaviors arise. We want to help our children...

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Staci Neustadt

Jul 101 min read

Listen To Who I Am

I have seen it firsthand. When I work with a client whose family accepts their child's differences in communication and unique interests...

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Teaching Give and Take: Building Strong Relationships

Staci Neustadt

Jul 31 min read

Teaching Give and Take: Building Strong Relationships

As human beings, we all want to feel connected with others. Our mission is to help you connect with autistic individuals through...

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